Cloud Atlas by David Mitchell
I give this book a 5.
This is a really good book that still has me a little
confused a month after listening to the audio presentation of it. I can’t image
how Hollywood was able to pull this story off, but maybe one day I’ll bring
myself to the point of watching the movie.
I’m not going to make any attempts to sound super profound
here: I like this book because it was magical in a completely magic-free way. Themes
that come to mind in this story of stories are: reincarnation, propaganda,
racism, the power of knowledge and or education, and so much more…and of course
there is a sense of love, but not really romance. There is sex, violence, music, art,
philosophy, and more all cosmically mingling from one story to another in this
odd anthology.
I’ve probably already confused a few people, but that’s ok
because I’m still a little confused myself. I mean, I get it. I understand what
I heard and how it all works together, but just don’t know if I get the meaning
of it all. What I do get is a warning about the human condition and the many
great and scary things we are capable of. When advancements in technology,
communication, and politics come together it’s powerful, but that’s only one
part of it. Time and change is a variable humanity has no control over and it
seems to be the ultimate mastermind of fate.
I seriously do not have the words to describe exactly what
it is about this story I loved, I just know I was intrigued and compelled to
complete it from the very start. I’m a lover a well told stories and this book
tells amazing stories and a very creative way. This book makes you think about
things you never knew you neglected, at least I did. I can clearly see that
this book would be too intense for a great majority of my friends, which is why
most of them have seen the movie, and based on their responses to that, it’s a
good thing they stayed away from the book.
In any case, I think this is a great adult read. Something
to get your mind going to places you never thought to go. The pace fluctuates,
the themes and stories can be confusing, but reaching the end is totally worth
it.
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